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Codignat is an authentic XVth century chateau located in a 15-hectare park beautiful parkland in the Auvergne, only 20 km away from Clermont-Ferrand, France. Overlooking the village of Bort L’Etang, the Chateau offers superb views across the Auvergne volcanoes. With its lakes, verdant hillsides and forests, this 4 Star Relais and Chateaux property, renders the nobility of the past, alongside all modern comforts and services.

This fairytale turreted chateau with 20 sumptuous rooms and suites decorated in opulent 16th-century style. The past’s grandeur is reflected in the guestrooms’ antique furniture, tapestries and four poster-beds. While modern comforts include air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access and splendid «trompe l’œil» bathrooms and private whirlpools. All rooms have views of the mature garden.

Chateau De Codignat features a heated outdoor pool, a tennis court and an open-air fitness trail. Guests are invited to explore the park on bicycles provided by the chateau. After a helicopter tour of Romanesque churches and Auvergne castles, enjoy a romantic dinner by candlelight in Michelin-starred restaurant that serves gastronomic delights by chef Mathieu Barbet. Annual closing from Nov. 3rd to March 20th.